It may not be the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lugano, but it is worth hitting the tracks for the stunning scenery. To get through the alpine barrier between German-language northern and Italian ...

It takes 27 minutes to pass through the Gotthard Base Tunnel. It’s something of a dreamlike experience: you’re on the train hurtling through lush Swiss scenery — trackside haystacks and farmhouses, ...

From the scenic Lake Lucerne, the Gotthard Panorama Express travels south through the historic old tunnel in the Gotthard massif; the train offers breathtaking views of the villages and landscapes of ...

For many, train journeys are some of the most efficient and relaxing ways to get to their desired destination, helped no end by the tunnels that allow them to cut straight through hills and mountains.

After 17 years and 11 billion euros, the first Gotthard Base Tunnel passenger train departed Zurich on Sunday morning. The express train will save passengers 30 minutes on the trip. The first ...

The Swiss are record-breaking rail travellers, spending more time in trains than even the Japanese. A dense network of often improbable lines wraps around and perforates the country’s many high ...